NURA 221 Adrenergic Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers
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NURA 221 Adrenergic Exam Questions With
Correct And Revised Answers
Adrenergic stimulation gives similar response to __________ and is therefore referred to
as_____ - answersympathetic nervous system activation; sympathomimetic
what are the five main adrenergic receptors? - answeralpha 1, alpha...
NURA 221 Adrenergic Exam Questions With
Correct And Revised Answers
Adrenergic stimulation gives similar response to __________ and is therefore referred to
as_____ - answer✔✔sympathetic nervous system activation; sympathomimetic
what are the five main adrenergic receptors? - answer✔✔alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2,
Dopaminergic
Primary uses for Alpha 1 stimulants (agonists) - answer✔✔Hypotension
Homeostasis (?)
Nasal Decongestion (caused by vasoconsctrion of blood vessels)
Adjunct to local anesthesia
stimulate mydriasis (for eye exams) or correct miosis
primary location of alpha 1 receptors - answer✔✔peripheral blood vessels
explain stimulating alpha 2 receptors (administering alpha 2 agaonist) causes/ -
answer✔✔Peripheral alpha 2 receptor stimulation has minimal consequences/action
Alpha 2 receptors stimulated within CNS lead to reduction of sympathetic outflow to heart and
vessels, theoretically blocking alpha 1 receptors and leading to vasodilations within peripheral
vessels
End result of alpha 2 receptor stimulation (agonist) - answer✔✔hypotension (potentiall severe,
life threatening)
Analgesia (pain relief
Where are Beta 1 receptors located? - answer✔✔Heart
What is the exception for epinephrine adrenergic activation? - answer✔✔Does not stimulate
vasoconstriction in liver and smooth muscles, may actually vasodilate there instead
Main uses for epinephrine? - answer✔✔hypotension
Mydriasis
Bronchodilation
adjunct with local anesthetics
analphylactic shock
Side effects of epinephrine? - answer✔✔HTN crisis
cardiac dysrythmia
angina pectoris
hyperglycemia (liver glycogenolsysis)
why can Norepinephrine (levophed) not be used for rescue inhalers? - answer✔✔does not
stimulate beta 2
What receptors does Norepinephrine activate? - answer✔✔alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1
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